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STEM Challenges Activity Cards (STEM Challenges Activity Cards)
SKU
004510
ISBN
9781483841571
Grade 2-5
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
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Everything you need is included.
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Description
The STEM Challenge Set is divided into 3 branches of Science: Physical, Life and Earth & Space. A sampling of activities includes making a rock, digging out fossils (chocolate chips from a cookie), move water from one cup to the other without pouring or touching it, building a bridge and more.
Publisher's Description of STEM Challenges Activity Cards (STEM Challenges Activity Cards)
Cultivate an interest in STEM by providing simple, fun challenges and activities.
STEM Challenges for grades 2-5 provides a fun way to enhance STEM learning in the classroom. These activity cards include 30 challenge cards"10 each for the three categories of physical science, life science, and earth and space science. Designed to capture a student's attention, challenges are diverse, simple, and easy to complete and include these fun activities: creating structures and bridges, experimenting with camouflage, learning how to dig for "fossils," and more.
Help students go full STEAM ahead with grab-and-go activities! STEM Challenges offers an engaging way to get students interested in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each challenge card features two sides"the front side includes the challenge and a visual list of materials needed to complete the challenge. The back of the card is ideal for extended learning and includes hints, questions, and explanations of the science behind the challenge. Each activity uses common materials and can be completed individually or during whole-class instruction.
STEM Challenges helps teachers integrate STEM into the classroom by providing hands-on activities that appeal to students. Because of the child-friendly text and the visual materials lists, these easy, but fun, activities can be completed independently, in small groups, or as a whole-class activity. The activities require common materials so students or teachers can "grab and go!" Don't forget to check out the Seasonal STEM Challenges set for more fun ways to learn STEM.
Category Description for Stem Challenges Activity Cards
Bringing STEM alive to children need not be drudgery for you or them! Let's face it, the purpose of STEM is not only to teach children scientific processes and thinking but also to EXCITE and ENGAGE them in the sciences!
Using commonly found items, these double-sided cards provide a clear challenge and visual list of
supplies on one side, and extension questions, hints and simple explanations of the science on the reverse side. Activities are easy to implement, and can be completed with an individual child or group. Each boxed set includes 30 glossy cardstock cards that measure 7 ¾" x 5 ½', and divider tabs. Flexible for homeschool families, co-ops, library programs, and learning centers.~ Deanne
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Carson-Dellosa |
| Grades: | 2-5 |
| ISBN: | 9781483841571 |
| EAN/UPC: | 044222258467 |
| Length in Inches: | 6 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 2 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.5 |
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